Total births
152
Boys' name · since 1914
Zolton
Zolton has 152 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1919 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 152
- total births
- 1914–2018
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Zolton is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 152 have been recorded since 1914.
Zolton has 152 recorded births among boys since 1914, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1910s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2018.
- 152 total births
- 1914–2018 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
152 boys have been named Zolton since 1914, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2018.
- 152
- total births
- 1914–2018
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Zolton was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
13 babies were named Zolton in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Zolton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zolton's SSA record in two at 1925 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zolton at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Zolton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2018
- Peak year (1919)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Zolton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Zolton's strongest decade.
54 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Zolton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
54 births
- 1920s
1920s
50 births
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 2010s
2010s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 54 births (36% of all-time use).
Zolton by state
Where Zolton concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 5 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 3.3% |
Ohio share of Zolton's total US births 3.3%
Even split
5 of 152 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zolton? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 152 babies named Zolton. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 13 births.
When was Zolton most popular? ▼
Zolton was most popular in the 1910s decade with 54 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Zolton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zolton are Ohio (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Zolton been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zolton since 1914 -- 105 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Zolton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zoltan, Zollie, Zolan, Zola, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zolton's data
- Zolton's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (54 total births) through the 2010s (30) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Zoltons (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zolton
Nearby Names Like Zolton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zolton
Zoltan Boy
#7291 1,024 births
Zollie Boy
823 births
Zolan Boy
#5391 130 births
Zola Boy
26 births
Zolin Boy
18 births
Compare Zolton side by side: Zolton vs Zoltan Zolton vs Zollie Zolton vs Zolan
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zolton: Baby Name Since 1914 - 152 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zolton. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zolton draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.